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Politics of Friday, 4 August 2023

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‘I was baited’ - Tinubu opens up on how he won 2023 elections fairly

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made an important revelation regarding his election victory.

Tinubu in his key address during the 12th National Executive Committee (NEC)'s meeting on Thursday, August 3rd, in Abuja, disclosed that he was aware ‘some people’ baited him before the February 25, 2023, presidential election.

I won the 2023 election fairly, Tinubu says during APC's NEC meeting

He stressed that he deliberately honoured their wishes to prove he can still win fairly in spite of the obstacle, The Punch reported.

The president, during Thursday’s meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), also defended the legitimacy of the 2023 poll, warning that those still struggling to accept the outcome of the ‘free and fair election’ don’t deserve the joy of victory, PremiumTimes report added.

”You are the makers and drivers of the party. When we have all passengers inside the bus, the driver must not fall asleep. The brake must also work well. Party loyalty must exist,” He added.